First Draft - Video

Planning: Cast and Storyline List - NEW.

Lisa Whelan, Dave Dunton, Lizzie Diggle:
> The three characters are going to be involved in a 'love scandal'. At the beginning of the scene, Lizzie and Dave are going to look like they are in a relationship together, and Dave leads Lizzie upstairs to bed. However, the bedroom door later opens and Lisa (Dave's girlfriend) is stood in the doorway, holding a black bra before dropping it on the floor and storming out.

Oliver Robinson:
> After reading a letter that gives Oliver bad news, he turns to alcohol as a helping factor. But this fails, and the later scenes of the advert will show him surrounded by empty alcohol bottles and his alcoholic ways will be revealed...

Alx Southerington and Danny:
> Sticking with the general theme of Soap Operas being all 'happy' (notice the sarcasm there?), Alx and Danny are going to walk onto the screens as a couple having an argument. Alx pushes Danny, who retaliates and slams her against the wall before raising a fist which is repeated to show the 'domestic violence' situation that is happening between the two.

Research: Analysis - TV Listings Magazine Front Cover

Masthead:
Located in the left third of the page in the top corner.
Big, chunky text written in a white font and placed on a red background - enchances the colour of the text.

Date:
Though it is relevant so the readers are aware of which week(s) they are reading about, it doesn't play a huge part of the content of the page which is why it isn't promoted as much as other information on the page.


Coverline:
Creates 'sensation' with the use of exclaimation marks. By creating drama, people are more likely to purchase the magazine and then watch the promoted storyline of the soap opera.

Subheading:
The subheading underneath the coverline reveals more than the coverline does, but once again creates sensationalism but not revealing too much.

Barcode:
Similar to the date, the barcode doesn't have much relevance to the content of the front page, but it's existence needs to be noticed so retailers are able to scan the product when it is purchased, following codes and conventions.

Main Image:
Usually the focal point, the main image takes up the majority of the middle and right third of the page. It usually features a well known character of any Soap Opera, and must have some relevance to the coverline and the storyline that is being promoted.

Research: Codes and Conventions of a TV Listinngs Magazine Cover

Masthead:
TV Magazines follow the same convention as ordinary magazines and newspapers that the masthead is located in the top left hand corner of the front page. The reason for this is that in newsagents and all other sellers of magazines and newspapers, the typical layout of the shelving is that the left hand side of the front cover is always left visible whilst the middle and the right hand side of the cover is always covered by the next magazine.

The masthead need to follow continuity as most people are able to pick out the magazine/newspaper that they are looking for simply just by looking for the style of the logo.

To make a masthead more noticeable, it is best to follow codes and conventions and use a simple to read but large font, a colour that stands out against the background.

Main Image:
The main image that is used takes up the majority of the page as it is spread across the centre and the right section of the page. It typically contains actors/actresses that are well known within the Soap that is being advertised, and always has some involvement with a mass storyline that is either approaching, or is currently happening.

Coverline:
The Coverline acts as a 'screamer' from the magazine front cover. It is the main focal point whenever somebody looks at the page as that is the first thing that is visible to them. In order to attract somebody's attention to the headline, the easiest way of doing this is by using bright, visible colours, using a large and chunky but clear font that is easy to read, and placing it on a dark background which will enhance the bright colour even further.

Another convention of a cover line is that it must be sensational, however, it must not give too much information as people will not buy the magazine, or watch the soap either as they will be aware of what happens.

Subheading:
A subheading is the strip of text beneath the coverline which tells a bit more information of the main storyline on the front page, though similar to the coverline, it must sensationalise it without revealing too much.

Date:
The date is another vital concept that needs to be placed on the front of a magazine, otherwise people will be unaware of what week the magazine is referring too.

Planning: Draft (Ancillary Texts)

ICT Draft: TV Listings Magazine Front Cover

Four Hand Drawn Drafts: TV Listsings Magazine Cover.